Abstract: A method for forming a thin film resistor with improved thermal stability is disclosed. A substrate having thereon a first dielectric layer is provided. A resistive material layer is deposited on the first dielectric layer. A capping layer is deposited on the resistive material layer. The resistive material layer is then subjected to a thermal treatment at a pre-selected temperature higher than 350 degrees Celsius in a hydrogen or deuterium atmosphere. The capping layer and the resistive material layer are patterned to form a thin film resistor on the first dielectric layer.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided, including an electronic element, and a protective substrate. The protective substrate includes a concave portion, and a flat portion. The concave portion has a concave surface and a convex surface that is opposite to the concave surface. The flat portion is connected to the concave portion. The electronic element overlaps the concave portion and is arranged under the convex surface.

Abstract: A tag antenna structure of an information carrier includes a carrying sheet and a tag antenna disposed on the carrying sheet. An outer lateral edge of the carrying sheet is symmetrical to a first central axis, and a distance between the outer lateral edge of the carrying sheet and the first central axis is defined as a first outer radius. The tag antenna includes an annular segment and two extending segments respectively extending from two end portions of the annular segment. An outer lateral edge of the annular segment is symmetrical to a second central axis, and a distance between the outer lateral edge of the annular segment and the second central axis is defined as a second outer radius that is smaller than the first outer radius. The second central axis and the first central axis have an offset distance there-between that is larger than zero.

Abstract: A tag antenna structure of an information carrier includes a carrying sheet and a tag antenna disposed on the carrying sheet. An outer lateral edge of the carrying sheet is symmetrical to a first central axis, and a distance between the outer lateral edge of the carrying sheet and the first central axis is defined as a first outer diameter. The tag antenna includes an annular segment and two extending segments respectively extending from two end portions of the annular segment. An outer lateral edge of the annular segment is symmetrical to a second central axis, and a distance between the outer lateral edge of the annular segment and the second central axis is defined as a second outer diameter that is smaller than the first outer diameter. The second central axis and the first central axis have an offset distance there-between that is larger than zero.

Abstract: An antenna structure of an RFID reader includes a carrying plate defining four quadrants and an antenna module disposed on the carrying plate. The antenna module includes a feeding antenna and a grounding antenna. The feeding antenna includes a feeding connecting segment, two feeding transmitting segments connected to the feeding connecting segment, and two feeding radiating segments respectively connected to the two feeding transmitting segments. The grounding antenna includes a grounding connecting segment, two grounding transmitting segments connected to the grounding connecting segment, and two grounding radiating segments respectively connected to the two grounding transmitting segments.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for inhibiting growth of intermetallic compounds, comprising the steps of: (i) preparing a substrate element including a substrate on which at least one layer of metal pad is deposited, wherein at least one thin layer of solder is deposited onto the layer of metal pad, and then carry out reflowing process; and (ii) further depositing a bump of solder with an appropriate thickness on the substrate element, characterized in that a thin intermetallic compound is formed by the reaction of the thin solder layer and the metal in the metal pad after appropriate heat treatment of the thin solder layer. In the present invention, the formation of a thin intermetallic compound is able to slow the growth of the intermetallic compound and to prevent the transformation of the intermetallic compounds.

Abstract: A circuit board with twinned Cu circuit layer and a method for manufacturing the same are disclosed, wherein the method comprises the following steps: (A) providing a substrate with a first circuit layer formed thereon, wherein the first circuit layer comprises a conductive pad; (B) forming a first dielectric layer on the surface of the substrate; (C) forming plural openings in the first dielectric layer, wherein each opening penetrates through the first dielectric layer and communicates with the conductive pad to expose the conductive pad; (D) forming a Cu seeding layer in the openings; (E) forming a nano-twinned Cu layer in the openings with an electroplating process; and (F) annealing the substrate to transfer the material of the Cu seeding layer into nano-twinned Cu, wherein the nano-twinned Cu layer and the transferred Cu seeding layer are formed into a second circuit layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for inhibiting growth of intermetallic compounds, comprising the steps of: (i) preparing a substrate element including a substrate on which at least one layer of metal pad is deposited, wherein at least one thin layer of solder is deposited onto the layer of metal pad, and then carry out reflowing process; and (ii) further depositing a bump of solder with an appropriate thickness on the substrate element, characterized in that a thin intermetallic compound is formed by the reaction of the thin solder layer and the metal in the metal pad after appropriate heat treatment of the thin solder layer. In the present invention, the formation of a thin intermetallic compound is able to slow the growth of the intermetallic compound and to prevent the transformation of the intermetallic compounds.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a casing defining a sound receiving chamber therein, and a microphone accommodated in the sound receiving chamber. The sound receiving chamber has an arcuate surface being part of an outer elliptical surface. The microphone is located at a focus of the elliptical surface, with a sound receiving surface of the microphone facing the sound receiving chamber. The other focus of the elliptical surface is disposed at a position out of the sound receiving chamber.

Abstract: An LED lamp (100) includes a cover (10) having two concave reflective surfaces (121, 123), a base (21) disposing over the cover, a lens (40) locating in a middle of the base, and two LEDs (30) mounted on a bottom surface of the base. The lens and the LEDs face the reflective surfaces of the cover. The reflective surfaces each are a part of an ellipsoid. The reflective surfaces share a common focus O within an area of the lens. The LEDs are respectively located at other two focuses M1, M2 of the reflective surfaces. Light rays generated by the at least two LEDs are directed to the reflective surfaces, then reflected towards the lens of the base, and finally reach an outside of the LED lamp through the lens.

Abstract: A height-adjustable apparatus, including a chassis, an actuation unit, an adjustment unit, and an elastic unit, is disclosed. The chassis has a positioning unit and an opening. The actuation unit, movably disposed on the chassis, had a first hole and a first engagement part. The first hole accommodates the positioning unit. The adjustment unit passes through the opening and is movably disposed on the chassis. The adjustment unit has a plurality of second engagement parts. The elastic unit is disposed in the first hole and between the positioning unit and the actuation unit. When the actuation unit is actuated, the first engagement part disengages with the second engagement part to allow movement of adjustment unit. When the actuation unit is non-actuated, the elastic unit forces the first engagement part to engage with a selected second engagement part to lock the adjustment unit.

Abstract: A notebook computer includes a display module, a processing unit, an image input/output module and a detecting unit. The processing unit is electrically connected to the display module. The image input/output module is electrically connected to the processing unit and includes an image switch and at least one image connector. The detecting unit is electrically connected to the display module and the image input/output module. The detecting unit is capable of detecting whether a signal transmitted via the image input/output module is an input or output signal, and notifies the display module and the image input/output module accordingly to switch to the input/output image.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a water filter including an outer connector, an inner connector, a flow control sheet and a strainer. A flange extends from the periphery of the upper surface of the outer connector with at least two protrusions extending therefrom. A plurality of guiding ribs is formed at the inner surface of the sidewall of the outer connector near the bottom surface of the outer connector and radiating from the center of the outer connector. A board is formed at the inner surface of the sidewall of the outer connector connecting with upper ends of the guiding ribs. A plurality of puncturing posts projects from the upper surface of the board. A rim extends from the periphery of the upper surface of the inner connector with at least two positioning cutouts being defined therein. The inner connector is received in the outer connector with the positioning cutouts respectively engagingly receiving the protrusions of the outer connector.

Abstract: A height-adjustable apparatus, including a chassis, an actuation unit, an adjustment unit, and an elastic unit, is disclosed. The chassis has a positioning unit and an opening. The actuation unit, movably disposed on the chassis, had a first hole and a first engagement part. The first hole accommodates the positioning unit. The adjustment unit passes through the opening and is movably disposed on the chassis. The adjustment unit has a plurality of second engagement parts. The elastic unit is disposed in the first hole and between the positioning unit and the actuation unit. When the actuation unit is actuated, the first engagement part disengages with the second engagement part to allow movement of adjustment unit. When the actuation unit is non-actuated, the elastic unit forces the first engagement part to engage with a selected second engagement part to lock the adjustment unit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a water filter including an outer connector, an inner connector, a flow control sheet and a strainer. A flange extends from the periphery of the upper surface of the outer connector with at least two protrusions extending therefrom. A plurality of guiding ribs is formed at the inner surface of the sidewall of the outer connector near the bottom surface of the outer connector and radiating from the center of the outer connector. A board is formed at the inner surface of the sidewall of the outer connector connecting with upper ends of the guiding ribs. A plurality of puncturing posts projects from the upper surface of the board. A rim extends from the periphery of the upper surface of the inner connector with at least two positioning cutouts being defined therein. The inner connector is received in the outer connector with the positioning cutouts respectively engagingly receiving the protrusions of the outer connector.